Cloud Armor
Cloud Armor is Google Cloud's web application firewall (WAF) and DDoS protection service that helps secure applications and services from threats like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and volumetric attacks. It provides security policies that can be applied to Google Cloud load balancers to filter and block malicious traffic before it reaches applications. The service offers features such as IP allow/deny lists, preconfigured WAF rules, and custom rule creation for tailored protection.
Developers should use Cloud Armor when deploying applications on Google Cloud that require robust security against web-based attacks and DDoS threats, such as e-commerce sites, APIs, or public-facing web services. It is particularly valuable for compliance with security standards (e.g., PCI DSS) and for protecting high-traffic applications where uptime and data integrity are critical. Learning Cloud Armor is essential for roles involving cloud security, DevOps, or infrastructure management on Google Cloud.